Shops & Dining

This cornucopia of classic confections has candies, chocolates, baked goods, beverages, and more. Modeled after the Sir John Bennett Jewelry Store, the building was scaled down from five to two stories, so as not to stand higher than the surrounding church steeples. Built in 1931 in Greenfield Village with exterior decorative elements from original shop in London, England. Step inside to visit the sweet shop. Open daily April 15 through Labor Day, 11am - 4pm, Friday - Sunday through October.

Featuring all-American favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, and beverages. Perfect fanfare for the whole family! 

Located in Greenfield Village, State Street Lunch Stand serves up family-friendly food with a spectacular view. Open daily, April 15 – September 5, 11am – 5pm

The perfect break from a hot summer day or even a cold weather treat, our genuine frozen custard is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Our stand serves up frozen custard in a cone or cup, plus a selection of beverages.

Featuring a delectable selection of flavors, our frozen custard is sure to delight even the pickiest of palates. Open daily April 15 – September  5, 11am –  5pm

Imagine yourself in a time when the soda fountain was king. Children, adults, men, and women of all ages would line up around the counter for a root beer float, cotton candy, cream puff sundae, or just a glass of pop.

Carousel Confections transports you back to that nostalgic era.  Stop by for cream puff sundaes, popcorn, and beverages. Next door to the Herschell-Spillman carousel. 

A culinary blast from the past: Visitors can sample recipes inspired by the kitchens of Greenfield Village that utilize locally sourced ingredients. There’s something for everyone! Choose from hot foods, salads, desserts and sandwiches, as well as kids’ favorites, all served cafeteria style so it’s ready in a hurry. Seasonal outdoor seating available. 

Open daily April 15 - October 31; Friday, Saturday & Sunday only in November.

Our popular outdoor lunch stand features traditional Southern cooking and barbecue based on one of the first Southern cookbooks by Abby Fisher, a former slave who went on to compile one of the earliest Southern cookbooks. This BBQ stand provides outdoor seating and serves up house-smoked meats with classic BBQ sauces, sweet potato cheesecake, sweet potato tater tots, and more. Open daily May 27 - September 5, 11am – 4pm.

Dating originally from the 1890s, the “Owl” was parked in downtown Detroit, near City Hall. It is believed to be the last remaining horse-drawn lunch wagon in America.

Henry Ford used to eat here after working long overnight shifts. When the wagon arrived to Greenfield Village in 1927, it was the sole refreshment stand for visitors and it held that title into the 1930s. Now there are other refreshment options but the “Owl” still serves up coffee, drinks, and snacks. Open May 27 – September 5, 9:30am – 2pm